Ephrata Cloister,Ephrata PA
Utopian Community
Basic Community Rules and Laws
- Must Sleep from 9 PM - 5 AM with a 2 hour rest in the middle to watch for Christ
- Eat a small vegetarian meal everyday
- Must believe in God
Family,Marriage,Medical and Government Guidelines
- The people in their community would pray off their pain.
- No large families are welcome.
- The married congregation makes most of the decision for the cummunity
Education
- In this society education is very important.
- Every child from a family should consider going to the German school.
Careers
- Farmer, Industrial Worker, Carpenter, Papermaker, Gardener, Cook
- A very important job is writing hymns on the printing press
Fun Facts
Today, The Euphrata Cloister is a historic landmark
recognized by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Daily tours, special programs, and on-going research continue to teach people about the Euphrata Cloister
recognized by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. Daily tours, special programs, and on-going research continue to teach people about the Euphrata Cloister